Editors' Picks
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Windows Server 2012 tutorial: RDS and RemoteFX updates
Remote Desktop Services has a lot to offer in Windows Server 2012. Learn about new and improved features in this Windows Server 2012 tutorial.23 Jan 2013
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The inside scoop for CIOs from International CES 2013
A live podcast from International CES 2013 highlights the latest technologies and their potential applications -- and disruptions.16 Jan 2013
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Why graphics-intensive applications require special treatment for VDI
CAD users and other graphics-intensive workers need extra-special attention if you're going to give them virtual desktops.03 Dec 2012
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VMware gets into the game with WSX, PCoIP on RDS
VMware has a lot of ground to cover at its annual conference. You may hear news about its WSX technology and more on Teradici's PCoIP support on RDS.21 Aug 2012
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How to run VirtualBox VMs as headless servers
Launching a GUI can create overhead and unnecessary clutter, so if you don't need to interact with the interface, you can run VirtualBox VMs in headless mode.17 Aug 2012
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VMware VDI shops may sidestep XenApp with PCoIP for Microsoft RDS
VMware View shops that use Microsoft RDSH but don't need all the XenApp bells and whistles can bypass Citrix and use RDS via PCoIP instead.15 Aug 2012
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How Microsoft RDS in Windows Server 2012 simplifies VDI deployment
VDI deployment gets a little easier with updates to Microsoft RDS in Windows Server 2012, but is it enough to inch past Citrix and other vendors?06 Aug 2012
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Microsoft RemoteFX requirements in Windows Server 2012
There are new hardware requirements for using RemoteFX in Windows Server 2012, but it's hard to find where to configure certain settings.17 Jul 2012
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Desktop virtualization comparison: VDI vs. Remote Desktop Services
For desktop virtualization, you have a choice between the paths of VDI and Remote Desktop Services. Robert Frost took the road less travelled, but you don't have to choose just one.06 Jul 2012
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Desktop virtualization comparison: VDI vs. Remote Desktop Services
For desktop virtualization, you have a choice between the paths of VDI and Remote Desktop Services. Robert Frost took the road less travelled, but you don't have to choose just one.06 Jul 2012
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How Microsoft RDP 8.0 addresses WAN, graphics shortcomings
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remote display protocol
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How Microsoft Windows licensing trips up cloud-based desktops
Microsoft Windows licensing makes it difficult to adopt cloud-based virtual desktops, but there are ways around the complexity.30 Apr 2013
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Comparing remote display protocols: RemoteFX vs. HDX vs. PCoIP
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Breaking down Remote Desktop Services roles
Because each Remote Desktop Services component has its own job, you need to know which RDS roles are required and what they do.23 Jan 2013
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virtual desktop pool
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